Rotherham is a market town located in South Yorkshire, England, at the confluence of the River Rother and the River Don. The town derives its name from the River Rother. It serves as the largest settlement within the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham.
The town's location at the meeting point of two rivers has historically influenced its development and position within the region. As a market town, Rotherham traditionally served as a commercial and administrative center for the surrounding area of South Yorkshire.